Kevin Lavery confirmed as Wellington council CEO

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Kevin Lavery has been confirmed as Wellington City Council’s new chief executive, ending speculation he may turn the $400,000 job down.

Wellington Mayor Celia Wade-Brown today confirmed the appointment, which he will start in March.

“Kevin’s career thus far shows he can work with people across the political spectrum and that his focus is on providing affordable and quality services in challenging local government environments,’’ Ms Wade-Brown said.